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Pest Control Market to Experience Exponential Growth by 2022

An increase in demand for pest control services in Asia-Pacific is expected in the near future, owing to the augment in industrialization as well as urbanization in the region. The key players in this market have adopted the strategy of entering into mergers and acquisitions with Indian players so as to increase their market position.

Portland, OR -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/01/2017 -- Global Pest Control Market was valued at $15,982 million in 2016 and is expected to reach $23,187 million by 2023, registering a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period. Changes in climatic conditions favor the development of pest, which causes a threat to human health.

Pest control is the management of species or pests that are considered harmful to human health. Pest control is done in a wide range of applications such as agriculture, commercial buildings, residential buildings, and industries. It is beneficial to protect the crops from pests so as to increase the food production. House flies have a tendency to hoard at places close to human activities, especially at places where food waste is uncovered.

Increase in pest population, changes in climatic conditions, and awareness among consumers pertaining to the health hazards caused by the pests is anticipated to drive the global pest control market during the forecast period. The market is characterized by the presence of large number of service providers. Hence, easy availability of this service is also anticipated to drive the growth of the global pest control market. However, pest control is a highly fragmented market and hence poses a threat for the large players. Moreover, frequently changing environment regulations is also anticipated to restrain the growth of the market during the forecast period.

Insects are expected to maintain dominance in the global pest control market during the forecast period. However, termites are anticipated to gain traction in the near future. Changes in climatic conditions is anticipated to drive the growth of this segment in the near future. In 2016, insects and termites collectively accounted for approximately three-fifths share in the global pest control market.

Commercial application segment is anticipated to remain dominant in the global pest control market during the analysis period. In 2016, commercial and residential application segments collectively accounted for more than half share in the global pest control market. Agriculture application segment is anticipated to expand at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Key Findings of the Pest Control Market:
* In terms of value, the insects segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period.
* North America is projected to maintain its lead position throughout 2023, growing at a CAGR of 5.2%, in terms of value. Asia-Pacific is anticipated to witness the highest growth during the forecast period.
* Commercial and residential application segment is estimated to collectively occupy more than half share of the total market by 2023.
* China is expected to occupy more than half of the total Asia-Pacific pest control market by 2023.
* In the global pest control market, India is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5%, in terms of value, from 2017 to 2023.

In 2016, North America accounted for approximately half share of the total pest control market and is expected to continue its dominant position during the forecast period. The Asia-Pacific pest control market is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR, specifically in China, India, and the other developing countries. Rise in agriculture and industrial sector is the major reason for the growth of the market in the Asia-Pacific.